Are You a Good Decision Maker?

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Being a good decision maker first and foremost entails knowing yourself. And then you want to evaluate the options and what is the best course of option. That's a very broad framework that one can use. It's certainly not do you use it all the time? Do you use every step to the same degree? No. But in general, that's a way that you may find helpful to think about decisions that are particularly difficult.

Do you find it tough to make decisions? Do you get stuck coming up with options (or overwhelmed by too many of them)? Or maybe you worry about how people will take your decision and if they’ll disagree with it? Do you often grapple with guilt or regret after making a final call?

A dentist who directs a public health clinic wants to gain confidence in her ability to make sound decisions. Behavioral scientist Leslie John shares methods for not overthinking, preempting pushback, and making peace with a tough call.

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Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.

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